This archive report was first published on 5 September 2019.
Kenyan roads have proven to be a deadly trap for many in 2019, with a record number of fatalities recorded despite the government's introduction of stricter rules at the start of the year.
According to a report by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) dated September 2, 2019, a total of 2,326 people have lost their lives on Kenyan roads, surpassing the 2,021 deaths by the same date in 2018.
Pedestrians remain the most vulnerable group, with 904 losing their lives this year compared to 768 in 2018. Drivers are also at risk, with 214 fatalities recorded in 2019, up from 204 in 2018.
Passengers and pillion passengers have also suffered, with 475 and 225 fatalities respectively recorded in 2019, compared to 472 and an unknown number in 2018.
Motorcyclists have been particularly affected, with 459 fatalities recorded in 2019, up from 365 in 2018. Pedal cyclists have also suffered, with 49 fatalities recorded in 2019.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has promised that the measures put in place by the government will be institutionalized, and that unroadworthy vehicles will be cracked down on.
